How To Fix /PLMPCV/SIN014 - Search ID &1 : Class &2 does not exist; correct the customizing

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: /PLMPCV/SIN -

• Message number: 014

• Message text: Search ID &1 : Class &2 does not exist; correct the customizing

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message /PLMPCV/SIN014 - Search ID &1 : Class &2 does not exist; correct the customizing ?

  The SAP error message /PLMPCV/SIN014 indicates that there is an issue with a search ID and a class that does not exist in the system. This error typically arises in the context of SAP PLM (Product Lifecycle Management) or similar modules where search functionalities are utilized.
  Cause:
  
  
  Missing Class: The specified class (Class &2 in the error message) does not exist in the system. This could be due to:
  
  The class was never created.
  The class was deleted or not properly transported from a development environment to the production environment.
  There is a typo or incorrect configuration in the search ID.
  
  
  
  Incorrect Customizing: The customizing settings for the search ID (&1) may not be correctly configured, leading to the system being unable to find the specified class.
  
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Check Class Existence:
  
  Go to transaction code CL02 (Change Class) or CL03 (Display Class) and check if the class specified in the error message exists.
  If it does not exist, you may need to create it or transport it from another environment.
  
  
  
  Review Customizing Settings:
  
  Use transaction code SPRO to access the SAP Reference IMG.
  Navigate to the relevant section for PLM or the specific module you are working with and check the customizing settings related to search IDs.
  Ensure that the search ID is correctly linked to the appropriate class.
  
  
  
  Check for Typos:
  
  Verify that there are no typos in the search ID or class name in the customizing settings.
  
  
  
  Transport Issues:
  
  If the class was recently created or modified, ensure that the transport requests have been properly released and imported into the target system.
  
  
  
  Consult Documentation:
  
  Review any relevant SAP documentation or notes related to the specific error message for additional guidance.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  
  Transaction Codes:
  
  CL02 / CL03: For managing classes.
  SPRO: For accessing the customizing settings.
  
  
  
  SAP Notes: Check the SAP Support Portal for any notes related to this error message, as there may be specific fixes or recommendations provided by SAP.
  
  
  Community Forums: Consider searching or posting in SAP community forums or SAP Community Network (SCN) for insights from other users who may have encountered the same issue.
  
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to identify the root cause of the error and implement the necessary corrections to resolve it.